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CVE-2002-0628

The Telnet service for Polycom ViewStation before 7.2.4 does not restrict the number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for re…

Published 23 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.5
v3.1 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
2.2%
percentile 82%
Public exploits
0
none known

The Telnet service for Polycom ViewStation before 7.2.4 does not restrict the number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess usernames and passwords via a brute force attack.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

2.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD3.17.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
NVD2.05.0AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

References

  • securityfocus.com /bid/5635 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • iss.net /security_center/static/9349.php · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • bvlive01.iss.net /issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=21089 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_ISS, x_transferred
  • polycom.com /common/pw_item_show_doc/0%2C%2C1444%2C00.pdf · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/44241 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • ciac.org /ciac/bulletins/m-123.shtml · third-party-advisory, government-resource, x_refsource_CIAC, x_transferred

Sources

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